The National Air Transportation Foundation offers the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship for the young people seeking assistance to obtain higher education. In their sophomore or junior year, the college students who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
The determination of NATA behind introducing the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship is to grant financial assistance to students to pursue academic excellence. The scholarship aims to encourage students to help them achieve success. The ultimate goal of providing the scholarship is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.
The National Air Transportation Foundation, founded in 1940, is the public policy group that represents the interests of the general aviation business community before the Congress and federal, state and local government agencies. NATA has a mission of empowering its members to be safe and successful aviation businesses.
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Brief Description
The given table shall furnish more details of the scholarship to the entrant:
| Organization | National Air Transportation Foundation |
| Educational Level | College Students |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | $1000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 2 |
| City | Washington |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | December 25, 2020 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application form |
Who May be Eligible?
The applicants must comply with the eligibility criteria to apply for the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship-
- The applicants must be college students in their sophomore or junior year who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.
- The applicant must have a high academic achiever with a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale.
- The applicant must be demonstrating an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation.
How to Apply?
First, to apply for the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship applicant must fill in the application form. The applicant must file the form adequately; supporting documents must be attached and should be submitted.
Supporting documents
A complete transcript of grades
- Letter of recommendation
- Essay on general aviation
- Paper indicating career goals in general aviation
Benefits
The Pioneers of Flight Scholarship will award $1000 to the two recipients. The scholarship will provide financial benefits for the scholars. The recipient of the scholarship will cover up the cost of educational expenses to achieve academic excellence.
Application Deadline
To be recognized for the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship, entrants must apply before the application deadline. Applications are due on Friday, December 25, 2020.
